Permitting & Plan Review Process

• Pre-development meeting (as requested by homeowner, contractor, architect or designer)

• All plans, supporting paperwork submitted for review - Typical Plan Review: 10-15 business days
  • Tree Disposition is reviewed by Urban Forester to determine where tree fencing needs to be installed to protect trees and neighboring properties (avg. 5-7 business days)
    • Contractor and homeowner notified via phone and email; tree disposition is approved. Tree fencing must be placed according to site plan. Inspections only conducted on Tuesday and Thursday.
    • New home plans reviewed by Building Official then forwarded to Third-Party Planning Consultant to review for zoning compliance (within 10-15 business day window)
    • If plans are rejected and need corrections, contractor and homeowner notified via phone and email. Plans are picked-up to make corrections.
    • Once corrections are made, plans are resubmitted by contractor for review. Plan review resets. (10-15 business days)
      • If plans are approved, contractor and homeowner are notified via phone and email that plans are approved, if all the required inspections have been approved and the following items have been completed, then plans are released.
        • Active water account must be established in contractor’s name by calling Utility Billing at 713-662-5824
        • Sidewalk/driveway/approach deposit must be paid (not required if empty lot)
        • Utility disconnect permit/inspection (not required if empty lot). Plumber is responsible for disconnecting water and sewer. Make sure Centerpoint has removed electric meter. Must provide letter from Centerpoint stating the gas has been disconnected
        • Demolition permit/inspection (not required if empty lot)
        • One final demolition inspection is approved, contractor and homeowner is notified that permit is ready to be issued

Related Documents

• New Home Packet 
• Demolition Packet
• Demolition Time Extension Request

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• Pre-development meeting (as requested by homeowner, contractor, architect or designer)

• All plans, supporting paperwork submitted for review - Typical Plan Review: 10-15 business days
  • Tree Disposition is reviewed by Urban Forester to determine where tree fencing needs to be installed to protect trees and neighboring properties (avg. 5-7 business days)
    • Contractor and homeowner notified via phone and email; tree disposition is approved. Tree fencing must be placed according to site plan. Inspections only conducted on Tuesday and Thursday
    • Pool plans reviewed by Building Official then forwarded to Third-Party Planning Consultant (if needed) to review for zoning compliance ( within 10-15 business day window)
      • If plans are rejected and need corrections, contractor and homeowner notified via phone and email. Plans are picked-up to make corrections
        • Once corrections are made, plans are resubmitted by contractor for review. Plan review resets. (10-15 business days)
        • If plans are approved and tree fencing inspection is approved (if required) contractor and homeowner are notified via phone and email that plans are approved and can be released. 

Related Documents

• Plan Submission Checklist (not all items may be required. Contact office for complete list of items)
• Swimming Pool Packet
• Tree Disposition Form

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• Pre-development meeting (as requested by homeowner, contractor, architect or designer)

• All plans, supporting paperwork submitted for review - Typical Plan Review 10-15 business days
  • Tree Low Impact is reviewed by Urban Forester to determine if any trees or roots will be impacted (avg. 5-7 business days)
    • Contractor/homeowner notified via phone and email; low impact is approved.
    • Plans reviewed by Building Official (within 10-15 business day window)
      • If plans are rejected and need corrections, contractor/homeowner notified via phone/email. Plans are picked-up to make corrections.
        • Once corrections are made, plans are resubmitted by contractor for review. Plan review resets. (10-15 business days)
        • If plans are approved, contractor and homeowner are notified via phone and email that plans are approved and can be released

Related Documents

• Building Permit Application
• Electrical Permit Application
• Generator Requirements
• Plumbing Permit Application
• Sample Letter (needed if project valuation exceeds $10,000)
• Tree Low Impact Form

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Most applications are processed over-the-counter as they are received (same day) unless the following is needing to be done:

1. Electrical - If adding additional electrical that will change the load, electrical load analysis is required to be submitted from a master electrician and approved before permit can be issued. (varies)
2. Mechanical – Condenser is being replaced. A site plan is required that shows the distance from the outer most edge of the unit to the property line. If placed on the side, there is 3’ clearance and if being placed at the back of property, there is 5’ clearance required.  Units being replaced over existing easements will require a submittal of acquiescence of encroachment form. Exceptions may be made during emergency repairs, however this may add additional days to process permit. (Typical 5-7 business days) 
3. Plumbing – Replacing electrical/gas water heater to a tankless water heater. Plumber is required to submit a plumbing gas riser diagram that will be required to be reviewed by Building Official (Typical 5-7 business days).

Related Documents

• Electrical Permit Application
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Application
• Acquiescence of Encroachment

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• Pre-development meeting (as requested by homeowner, contractor, architect or designer)

• All plans, supporting paperwork submitted for review (Typical Plan Review 10-15 business days if submitted separately from home/remodel plans)
  • Tree Disposition is reviewed by Urban Forester to determine where tree fencing needs to be installed to protect trees and neighboring properties (avg. 5-7 business days)
    • Contractor and homeowner are notified via phone and email; tree disposition is approved. Tree fencing must be placed according to site plan (if required). Inspections are only conducted on Tuesday and Thursday. (not required if no trees will be impacted)
    • If plans are rejected and need corrections, contractor/homeowner notified via phone and email. Plans are picked-up to make corrections.
      • Once corrections are made, plans are resubmitted by contractor for review. Plan review resets. (within 10-15 business day window).
      • If plans are approved, once tree fencing inspection has been approved (if required), then plans can be released.

Related Documents

• Building Permit Application
• Fence Permit Application
• Sample Letter (needed if valuation exceeds $10,000)
• Shared Fence Agreement Form (needed if being placed on property line or structural is less than 6' from adjacent project
• Tree Disposition Form

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